By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When a reporter mentioned to Red Wings manager Joel Skinner postgame that if the second and third innings hadn’t happened, Rochester would’ve won, he put his head in his right hand. The reporter chuckled, and said, “Can’t do that.” “No you can’t,” Skinner replied. It’s true that Rochester outscored Charlotte across the game’s other … [Read more...] about ‘You win some. You lose some:’ Night after Wings win by 11, Charlotte beats Rochester by 6
Former RIT standout Will Gorman makes hero’s return to Hillsboro after facial fracture
By BILLY HEYEN On June 15, Arizona Diamondbacks’ prospect Will Gorman stepped into the left-handed batters’ box for his second at-bat with the Hillsboro Hops. Facing a left-handed pitcher, he saw a fastball coming toward his head. “It was coming right at my face,” Gorman said. “It was tough to really tell distance when it’s coming right at you. It hit me in the lip … [Read more...] about Former RIT standout Will Gorman makes hero’s return to Hillsboro after facial fracture
Rayson Miller’s best season ever ends in state finals
By BILLY HEYEN UTICA, N.Y. — Jason Bocklage tossed his bat to the side, then his helmet. Colin Smith chucked his helmet behind him, as well. The Rockland Pirates, just 60 feet, six inches away, piled atop each other near the pitcher’s mound. Minutes later, Rayson Miller posed for pictures with a runner-up trophy, with not many smiling faces in the shot. When Rockland got … [Read more...] about Rayson Miller’s best season ever ends in state finals
Kevin Sheppard wins twice on same day to send Rayson Miller to state finals
By BILLY HEYEN UTICA, N.Y. — Before Rayson Miller’s game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kevin Sheppard was warming up to start on the mound. That wouldn’t have normally been unusual, as he’d already started four games this season for Rayson Miller before Tuesday. It was unusual on Tuesday, though. That’s because Sheppard started Rayson Miller’s game at 4 p.m. and threw five innings. … [Read more...] about Kevin Sheppard wins twice on same day to send Rayson Miller to state finals
Grady Smith rewards teammates’ faith with complete-game win for Rayson Miller
By BILLY HEYEN UTICA, N.Y. — Kevin Sheppard was slated to start for Rayson Miller on Monday. That is, until the Rayson Miller players agreed that Grady Smith should get the ball to save Sheppard for Tuesday. There was risk in the decision, because a Rayson Miller loss would mean its season ended without Sheppard getting the shot to start Tuesday. When Sapienza learned of … [Read more...] about Grady Smith rewards teammates’ faith with complete-game win for Rayson Miller